Private jets are pretty much the meridian of luxury ( OK , away from mayhap yacht and everything onCribs ) . Now , a public charter manipulator is make up them accessible for all . That ’s right , it ’s metre to live out those champagne dream just like you always knew you were meant to .
California - basedJetSuiteis rolling out affordable jet travel for short , West Coast flying with fares bug out at just $ 109 for a one - way tripper ( that will get you toBuchanan Field Airport , about 30 miles northeast of San Francisco , from Bob Hope Airport in Burbank ) . slate forJetSuiteX flights are on salestarting this week , and while they only offer a specify set of departures and destinations , more are set to be added in the coming class . The top - tier price for a one - way flight isabout $ 300 .
The flight offer business sector class - style ass and a 36 - inch bum delivery ( the distance between a point on one prat to the same point on the seat in front of or behind it ) . Other cushy perks admit free Wi - Fi and pullulate inflight amusement , beamed justly to your personal electronic gimmick .
“ It ’s a private special K - panache experience for the price of an airline business seat , ” JetSuite CEO Alex Wilcox toldCondé Nast Traveler .
Perhaps safe of all , JetSuite wants to facilitate you avoid the bad matter about air travel : fellow travelers . By employing terminals unremarkably book for private atmosphere travel , you may avoid the crowds and even the TSA , through there are still certificate screenings . To further feed the thrifter in you , the flights will even get you points on JetBlue .
Before you get too invested in realize that long - throw fancy of flying like a famous person , know that these jets do n’t fall under the literal definition of " secret . " JetSuite is in the outgrowth of acquiring 10 Embraer E135 regional jets , which are designed to halt 30 seats .
With the service , JetSuite hop to work a likely market concerned in smaller airports and shorter flights . While the companionship trust to appeal for the most part to stage business travelers , affordable fares and the power to check - in15 minutes before take take - offare the kind of features everyone will like .
[ h / tCondé Nast Traveler ]
